Thing 22 audiobooks

It felt awkward reading a book on my computer; more like doing a job versus relaxing. I'd much rather have a book in my hand, curl up in bed or lounge on the couch with a physical manifestation of a book.

If I'm researching a topic, ebooks would be fine, since I'd start my search on the internet anyway.

However, if I'm reading for pleasure or to wind down or I'm at the beach, I'd chose a physical book.

Utube: Great for visual learners

I explored Indian cooking videos on Utube. I am a visual learner and instead of taking expensive cooking classes or deciphering recipes, I found videos of Indian recipes on Utube. I now need a monitor right on the kitchen counter...

Utube video: Simple Indian Basmati rice

Would you like to eat healthy? Use aromatic spices (not hot or pungent)? Ever tried Basmati rice? It grows in the foothills of the Himalayas. Here's a Utube video to demonstrate how make 'Cumin Rice'. Gentle on the stomach, good for digestion and aromatic!!

http://www.vahrehvah.com/popvideo.php?recipe_id=3600

Award winning web 2.0 websites

So many useful and practical web 2.0 websites! I explored the employment category since many library users in these economic times come to the library to look for jobs. Monster jobs does a good job classifying jobs according to skills, location etc. Very useful website to know: Non-traditional yet empowers both job seeker and recruiter to connect with each other.

Also, good advice from Kam: Start with ONE website. Otherwise, you can get overwhelmed. Too much good stuff can clog your brain.

Zoho writer/Google docs

Very, very useful to know. Thank-you CTLS 23 things for opening this wonderful world of documenting, notetaking and planning. Google docs had 410 templates for EVERYTHING including scrapbooking, personal finance and planning tools.

I like the capability to collaborate using one site. All in real time too.

Sandbox wiki

Hmm...not sure if I would use this because of the overlap between other social media tools like Facebook.

Wowed by wikis

I'm definitely going to be using wikis as a personal toolkit and also at the library. Our technical services manual would be good place to start. I really liked SJCPL Subject Guides – a pathfinder wiki developed by the St. Joseph County Public Library system. It's a wonderful collaborative tool when planning an event and getting everyone's input on a 'virtual blackboard'.